Defense
Former adviser gives Obama an 'A-' on defense policy
The president stuck to his word on the Iraq withdrawal, spending cuts and other campaign promises, Lawrence Korb says.
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Grim trend in Army suicides continues
The service’s latest data shows an uptick in the number of soldiers taking their own lives.
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Report reveals trouble with new Army combat systems
All of the technologies struggled through a recent round of testing and will require significantly more work before the service can send them to a combat unit, study finds.
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Lawmakers weigh security spending options
Additional funding could go toward new full-body scanning machines at U.S. airports and technology to sort and search clues of pending terrorist attacks.
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From Nextgov.com: Air Force issues second call for network attack capabilities
Service seeks technologies to destroy or disrupt enemy information networks.
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Withdrawal of TSA nominee raises concern about agency workforce
Lack of permanent leadership is delaying action on important issues, union officials say.
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Visa, watch list changes are questioned
Some officials are worried about increased denial of visas and additional security against people coming from 14 nations identified as potential sources of terrorists.
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Official: Terrorist watch list system is too bureaucratic
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair wants to make it easier to target people for secondary screening at airports.
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Defense contractors are confident about fiscal 2011 budget
But industry sources predict modest increase in Pentagon spending will go largely to personnel and healthcare costs instead of new weapons systems.
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Embattled TSA nominee withdraws
Nomination had been stalled for weeks, partly over issues related to unionizing TSA screeners.
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From Nextgov.com: Agencies step up efforts to coordinate Haiti relief
Poor telecommunications, overwhelmed airport continue to frustrate operations.
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Survey: Many federal contractors saw boost despite recession
Half of respondents report increased revenue during the past year, but low profits.
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Forward Observer: F-35 Challenges Gates
Briefing shows it will cost almost twice as much to fly the fighter jets for one hour as it does the existing F/A-18A through D models and AV-8.
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Fort Hood review recommends action against several officers
Panel finds significant failures that warrant immediate attention regarding alleged shooter's rise through the ranks.
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Defense takes aim at contractor business systems
Proposed rule would allow contracting officers to withhold fees if systems for accounting, purchasing or estimating are deemed deficient.
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States get expanded role in Guard policy
A bipartisan Council of Governors will advise the administration on National Guard and other homeland defense issues.
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Outgoing intelligence HR chief says pay-for-performance can work
Personnel reform has a better chance if stakeholders are given a seat at the table, Sanders says.
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Key lawmakers tackle Islamic extremism in the military
In reviewing Fort Hood shootings, Senate committee recommends policy changes at Defense.
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Civil liberties group probes legal basis for drone attacks
ACLU requests casualty data and questions role of contractors in targeted killings.
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